Also known as: Mr. Senanu · Mr Senanu · Kwami Edem Senanu
Anti-corruption campaigner and Vice Chair of the African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption who comments on governance and accountability matters in Ghana.
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Anti-corruption campaigner Edem Senanu has criticised the National Democratic Congress (NDC) leadership for what he considers an inadequate response to allegations of vote-buying during the party’s recent constituency executive elections, warning that the handling of the matter r …
Senanu questions NDC’s commitment to tackling vote-buyingJoy Online
Anti-corruption campaigner and Vice Chair of the African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption, Edem Senanu, has called for clear laws and stronger sanctions to ensure public officials found culpable of wrongdoing are prosecuted and held accountable. …
Astroturf Exposé: Edem Senanu calls for tougher laws to punish public officialsJoy Online
Anti-corruption campaigner Edem Senanu has called for investigations into alleged breaches of procurement laws surrounding the construction of multi-million-cedi astroturf projects across Ghana. …
Edem Senanu calls for OSP investigation into alleged astroturf procurement breachesJoy Online
The Vice Chair of the African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption, Edem Senanu, says findings from an investigation into Ghana’s COVID-19 expenditure raise questions about the quality of work done by the Auditor-General. …
COVID-19 fumigation gap raises questions about Auditor-General’s work – SenanuJoy Online
Anti-corruption campaigner Edem Senanu has described the reported GH¢70,000 payment involving Parliament’s Appointments Committee as a serious ethical concern, saying that a memorandum at the centre of the controversy provides an unusual level of detail about how the money was al …
GH¢70k is no ordinary gift, it raises serious ethical questions – Edem SenanuJoy Online
… ruption and governance framework will have little impact unless member states move beyond adopting laws and institutions to enforcing them and imposing visible consequences for violations, the Chairperson of the African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption (AUABC), Edem Senanu …
SYPALA 2026: ‘Anti-corruption without enforcement is meaningless’ — SenanuJoy Online
Anti-corruption campaigner Edem Senanu has defended the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) swift response to an alleged extortion case made by the Chief Executive of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, against the Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Ma …
OSP’s swift response to extortion allegation doesn’t mean selective investigations – SenanuJoy Online
Anti-corruption campaigner Edem Senanu believes Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin may face difficulties explaining his recent claims that the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) incurred losses under the Bank of Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme. …
Afenyo-Markin may struggle to wriggle out of GoldBod loss claims – Edem SenanuJoy Online
Anti-corruption campaigner Edem Senanu says the allegation of extortion against the Minority Leader is a serious matter that warrants investigation and must be supported by substantive evidence. …
Extortion allegation serious; evidence must back claim – Edem SenanuJoy Online
Anti-corruption campaigner Edem Senanu says the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) should not take more than a day to determine whether an extortion allegation involving the Minority Leader falls within its statutory mandate. …
OSP’s review of extortion allegation should not take more than a day – Edem SenanuAnti-corruption campaigner Edem Senanu has criticised the National Democratic Congress for an inadequate response to allegations of vote-buying during the party's recent constituency executive elections. He argued that the party should investigate credible allegations from any source and demonstrate accountability, rather than requiring evidence from its own members.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →
Anti-corruption campaigner Edem Senanu has criticised the National Democratic Congress for an inadequate response to allegations of vote-buying during the party's recent constituency executive elections. He argued that the party should investigate credible allegations from any source and demonstrate accountability, rather than requiring evidence from its own members.
12 hours ago · Joy Online →
Corruption Watch investigation questions procurement and ownership of sports facilities built under the One Constituency, One Astroturf programme, with two senior former officials linked to ownership disputes over facilities in Hohoe and Agogo constructed with more than GH¢17 million in public funds. The investigation is the first in a series examining 169 astroturf and sports infrastructure projects representing over GH¢1 billion in public investments.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Anti-corruption campaigner Edem Senanu has called on the Office of the Special Prosecutor to investigate alleged breaches of procurement laws surrounding multi-million-cedi astroturf projects across Ghana, and also urged probes into possible conflict-of-interest issues involving MPs who are ministers in supporting development projects.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Edem Senanu, Vice Chair of the African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption, says an investigation into Ghana's COVID-19 spending has exposed discrepancies between the Auditor-General's audit (which captured GH¢96 million) and actual government fumigation expenditure (at least GH¢720 million), raising concerns about what other public spending may not have been accurately captured in official reports.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Anti-corruption campaigner Edem Senanu has described a reported GH¢70,000 payment involving Parliament's Appointments Committee as a serious ethical concern. The Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei rejected the money, citing concerns about its source and her unwillingness to benefit from a parliamentary process involving the vetting of senior officials and Supreme Court nominees.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chairperson of the African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption cautioned that Africa's elaborate anti-corruption and governance frameworks will have little impact unless member states move beyond adopting laws and institutions to enforcing them and imposing visible consequences for violations. He noted that a persistent gap between commitments and implementation continues to undermine public trust.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Anti-corruption campaigner Edem Senanu has defended the Office of the Special Prosecutor's quick response to an extortion allegation by the Ghana Gold Board CEO against Parliament's Minority Leader, arguing that the speed does not suggest the agency is selective. He explained that the OSP's handling of the extortion case cannot be directly compared to its involvement in the Aksa Energy bribery matter, which was a long-running international investigation conducted confidentially with U.S. authorities.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Anti-corruption campaigner Edem Senanu claims the 182-page IMF report cited in parliamentary debate contains no mention of Ghana Gold Board losses, contradicting Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin's recent claims on the matter.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Anti-corruption campaigner Edem Senanu says the allegation of extortion against the Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, made by Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi, is a serious matter that warrants investigation and must be supported by substantive evidence. Senanu emphasized that "extortionist" is a technical term with specific meaning and argued that recent Ghana Statistical Service data shows an increase in extortion involving public officers, making such claims worthy of scrutiny.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Anti-corruption campaigner Edem Senanu says the Office of the Special Prosecutor should determine within one day whether an extortion allegation against the Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin falls within its statutory mandate, calling the OSP's swift response a positive sign after months of limited public activity.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Kenneth Ashigbey, CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, has denied claims that a personal relationship with the trial judge influenced the outcome of the illegal mining case against NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako. He described as "fabrication" reports that he expressed confidence Wontumi would be convicted because the judge was his sister-in-law.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
William Nyarko, Executive Director of the Africa Centre for International Law and Accountability, called for African political finance law reforms requiring electoral candidates to disclose campaign donations and file financial reports, arguing that current legal gaps fuel corruption and state capture.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chairperson of the African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption has identified opaque political party financing as a major enabler of corruption, illicit financial flows, and state capture in Africa, urging governments to enact and enforce laws regulating political funding to ensure elections reflect the will of citizens rather than hidden financiers' interests.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Anti-corruption campaigner Edem Senanu has criticised political parties rallying behind former public officials under investigation, saying the practice weakens state investigative agencies and public confidence in the justice system. He argues corruption investigations should be treated as matters of law rather than politics, with all persons equal before the law regardless of political affiliation.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Anti-corruption campaigner Edem Senanu has accused political actors of turning the controversy over former MASLOC CEO Sedina Tamakloe–Attionu's whereabouts into a political contest, urging transparency and accountability instead. The debate over whether Tamakloe–Attionu is serving her prison sentence has dragged on amid the Minority's continued questioning of the government's account, despite Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak's assurances that she is in custody.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Anti-corruption campaigner Edem Senanu has called the extradition of former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu from the United States a landmark moment for justice delivery and accountability in Ghana, saying it strengthens public confidence in the country's ability to hold individuals accountable for wrongdoing.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Anti-corruption campaigner Edem Senanu has described the extradition of former MASLOC Chief Executive Sedinam Tamakloe-Attionu from the United States as a landmark moment for justice delivery and accountability in Ghana, saying it strengthens public confidence in the country's ability to hold individuals accountable for wrongdoing.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Edem Senanu, Chairman of Advocates for Christ, has raised concerns about poorly drafted exemptions in the newly passed Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, warning they could create loopholes that undermine the legislation's objectives. While noting the bill's second passage demonstrates broad national consensus, he said aspects of the legislation still require urgent attention.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Advocates for Christ Chairman Edem Senanu has questioned how Parliament allowed procedural and drafting concerns to emerge after passing the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill a second time, citing concerns over quorum and compliance with legislative steps despite what he describes as broad national consensus on the issue.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Anti-corruption campaigner Edem Senanu defended President Mahama's decision to recuse himself from cabinet deliberations on the Damang Mine issue involving his brother's company, saying the action demonstrated adherence to constitutional requirements on conflict of interest. Senanu noted he had not been convinced of an actual conflict of interest, distinguishing between perceived, potential, and actual forms of conflict.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →